03-23 Regular
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular CouncilMeeting
Virtual Meeting held via WebEx
March 23, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Maria Regan Gonzalez at 7:00 p.m. via WebEx.
Council Members Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor; Ben Whalen; Mary Supple; and Sean Hayford
Present: Oleary
Staff Present: Pam Dmytrenko, Assistant City Manager; Mary Tietjen, City Attorney; John Stark,
Community Development Director; Chris Regis, Finance Director; Melissa
Poehlman, Assistant Community Development Director; Amy Markle, Recreation
Services Director; Rachel Lindholm, Sustainability Specialist; Jane Skov, IT
Manager; Blanca Martinez Gavina, Executive Analyst; and Kelly Wynn, Senior
Office Assistant
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Regan Gonzalez led the Pledge of Allegiance
OPEN FORUM
Senior Office Assistant Wynn reviewed the options to participate:
Participate live by calling 612-861-0651 during the open forum portion
Call prior to meeting 612-861-9711
Email prior to meeting kwynn@richfielmn.gov
Senior Office Assistant Wynn stated there were no callers.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Supple, S/Hayford Oleary to approve the minutes of the (1) City Council Work Session of
March 9, 2021; (2) RBWMO Annual Meeting of March 9, 2021; and (3) City Council Work Meeting of
March 9, 2021.
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Executive Analyst Martinez Gavina took roll call vote:
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Supple: AYE
Trautmann: AYE
Hayford Oleary: AYE
Whalen: AYE
Motion carried 5-0
Item #1 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
M/Whalen, S/Trautmann to approve the agenda
Executive Analyst Martinez Gavina took roll call vote:
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Supple: AYE
Trautmann: AYE
Hayford Oleary: AYE
Whalen: AYE
Motion carried 5-0
CONSENT CALENDAR
Item #2
Assistant City Manager Dmytrenko presented the consent calendar.
A. Consider the approval of a bid tabulation and award of contract to Park Construction Co. for
the 2021 Mill and Overlay project in the amount of $525,858.77 and authorize the City Manager to
approve contract changes under $175,000 without further City Council consideration. Staff Report No.
43
B. Consider the approval of the bid tabulation and award a contract to Visu-Sewer, Inc., for the
2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program in the amount of $456,435.05 and authorize the City
Manager to approve contract changes up to $175,000 without further City Council consideration. Staff
Report No. 44
C. Approval of a resolution amending the allocation of the 2020 General Fund Budget. Staff
Report No. 45
RESOLUTION NO. 11834
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISION OF 2020 BUDGETS OF
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
M/Trautmann, S/Supple to approve the consent calendar.
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Executive Analyst Martinez Gavina took roll call vote:
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Supple: AYE
Trautmann: AYE
Hayford Oleary: AYE
Whalen: AYE
Motion carried 5-0
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT
Item #3
CALENDAR
None
PUBLIC HEARING AND AND CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF A NEW ON-
SALE INTOXICATING AND SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSES, WITH OUTSIDE
Item #4 SERVICE AND THE OPTIONAL 2 A.M. CLOSING, FOR PIZZA LUCE VII, INC.
D/B/A PIZZA LUCE, LOCATED AT 800 66TH STREET WEST. STAFF REPORT
NO. 46
Council Member Hayford Olearyread staff report 46 and opened the public hearing.
Senior Office Assistant Wynn reviewed the options to participate:
Participate live by calling 612-861-0651 during the public hearing portion
Call prior to meeting 612-861-9711
Email prior to meeting kwynn@richfielmn.gov
JJ Haywood, Pizza Luce owner, thanked Council for their time to approve the license and she is
looking forward to having the dining room back open for customers.
Senior Office Assistant Wynn stated there were no callers.
M/Hayford Oleary, S/Supple to close the public hearing.
Executive Analyst Martinez Gavina took roll call vote:
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Supple: AYE
Trautmann: AYE
Hayford Oleary: AYE
Whalen: AYE
Motion carried 5-0
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M/ Hayford Oleary, S/Whalen to approve the issuance of a new On-Sale Intoxicating and
Sunday Liquor licenses, with outside service and the optional 2 a.m. closing, for Pizza Luce VII, Inc.
d/b/a Pizza Luce, located at 800 66th Street West.
Council Member Trautmann thanked JJ Haywood for the investment in the space and excited to
have it continue to be a place of hospitality in Richfield.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez echoed comments and expressed gratitude for the business as it has
been a popular gathering place for members of the community.
Executive Analyst Martinez Gavina took roll call vote:
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Supple: AYE
Trautmann: AYE
Hayford Oleary: AYE
Whalen: AYE
Motion carried 5-0
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S ZONING CODE
THAT WOULD ALLOW FOR LARGER GARAGE STRUCTURES IF AN
Item #5 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT IS ATTACHED, IN THE SINGLE FAMILY (R
AND R-1) RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, AND APPROVAL OF THE
RELATED SUMMARY PUBLICATION ORDINANCE. STAFF REPORT NO. 47
Council Member Trautmann read staff report 47.
Assistant Director Poehlman stated the item is for a specific circumstance. The regulations
regarding these structures are fairly new and staff supports the item.
Margaret McInerny, structure applicant, thanked Council for their time and gave a brief
background of why an ADU is ideal for her situation and how approving the item could be beneficial for
many residents throughout the community.
John Sylvestre, contractor/designer, explained some challenges for designing a one level ADU.
Council Member Hayford Oleary asked if the property owners needed to knock down the current
garage due to the requirements.
John Sylvestre stated it was necessary to rebuild the garage to place frost footings for the new
addition.
Margaret McInerny explained by moving the garage that they were able to create more usable
yard space.
M/Trautmann, S/ Hayford Oleary to (1) approve an ordinance amendment related to garage size
in the Single Family Residential (R and R-1) Districts; and (2) approve a resolution authorizing
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summary publication of the attached ordinance amending regulations related to garage size in the
Single Family Residential (R and R-1) Districts.
RESOLUTION NO. 11835
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION
OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE RICHFIELD ZONING CODE
REGULATIONS RELATED TO THE SIZE OF GARAGES WITH
ATTACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
Council Member Supple expressed her support as it makes things more accessible.
Council Member Whalen asked about a project staff had discussed in supplying ADU images for
the community.
Assistant Director Poehlman stated a page on the city web site dedicated to ADU ideas and
images.
Council Member Trautmann thanked staff for working with the resident along with making ADU’s
more feasible and would like to see some future discussions around detached ADU’s.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez thanked the resident and contractor/designer for submitting an
ordinance change application and following through with the process.
Executive Analyst Martinez Gavina took roll call vote:
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Supple: AYE
Trautmann: AYE
Hayford Oleary: AYE
Whalen: AYE
Motion carried 5-0
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD'S
APPLICATION TO HOST A MINNESOTA GREENCORPS MEMBER AND
Item #6 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A HOST SITE
AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY.
STAFF REPORT NO. 48
Council Member Supple presented staff report 48.
Director Markle expressed excitement around submitting another application as the city was
able to acquire Sustainability Specialist Lindholm from this program in 2018.
M/Supple, S/Trautmann to approve the resolution supporting the City of Richfield's application
to host a Minnesota GreenCorps member and authorizing the City Manager to execute a host site
agreement with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
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RESOLUTION NO. 11836
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD’S APPLICATION TO HOST A
MINNESOTA GREENCORPS MEMBER
Council Member Whalen asked about the financial impact to the city.
Director Markle explained the funding will come from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
She also stated staff time and supervision will be a minimal financial impact.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez spoke of the leaps and bounds the has taken regarding sustainability in
the last few years.
Executive Analyst Martinez Gavina took roll call vote:
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Supple: AYE
Trautmann: AYE
Hayford Oleary: AYE
Whalen: AYE
Motion carried 5-0
CONSIDER APPROVING THE DRAFTED RICHFIELD RESIDENTIAL SOLID
Item #7
WASTE MANAGEMENT GOALS. STAFF REPORT NO. 49
Council Member Whalen read staff report 49.
Sustainability Specialist Lindholm gave a brief overview of the target goals. She also spoke of
how this will guide the waste management efforts and has already been approved by the Sustainability
Commission.
M/Whalen, S/Hayford Olearyto approve the Richfield Residential Solid Waste Management
Goals.
Council Member Hayford Oleary expressed excitement for curbside organics as a goal for the
city. He asked how many people currently participate in the drop off program.
Sustainability Specialist Lindholm stated about 900 households participates.
Council Member Whalen spoke of his excitement to see more educational opportunities offered
for residents.
Executive Analyst Martinez Gavina took roll call vote:
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Supple: AYE
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Trautmann: AYE
Hayford Oleary: AYE
Whalen: AYE
Motion carried 5-0
Item #8 CITY MANAGER REPORT
Assistant City Manager Dmytrenko supplied a brief update regarding Covid.
Item #9
CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Whalen, S/Supple that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank 03/23/2021
A/P Checks 295331 - 295744 $ 2,373,931.83
Payroll: 160710 – 161010 43393 685,056.16
TOTAL $ 3,058,987.99
Executive Analyst Martinez Gavina took roll call vote:
Regan Gonzalez: AYE
Supple: AYE
Trautmann: AYE
Hayford Oleary: AYE
Whalen: AYE
Motion carried 5-0
Item #10
HATS OFF TO HOMETOWN HITS
Council Member Supple spoke of the importance of kindness and gratitude and reflected on the
many things to be grateful for throughout the Richfield community.
Council Member Trautmann thanked Richfield as a city for their kindness and support shown to
one another in this last year.
Council Member Whalen encouraged residents to supply ideas and comments on the
Portland/494 area. He also spoke of his excitement to get out the Wood Lake Nature Center to make
maple syrup and his gratefulness to the Recreation department for their programming.
Council Member Hayford Oleary recognized the new housing going up and is excited to have so
many new neighbors coming.
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Mayor Regan Gonzalez praised former Council Member Edwina Garcia for doing a recent
interview with her and how wonderful it was to sit down with her.
Item #11 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:01 p.m.
Date Approved: April 13, 2021
Maria Regan Gonzalez
Mayor
Kelly Wynn Katie Rodriguez
Senior Office Assistant City Manager